Binance Said to Be Hiring ‘UK Version of Brian Brooks’
The crypto exchange is looking for a U.K.-based ex-regulator or government official, according to people familiar with the plans.
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Jul 7, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
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Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Rise Despite Binance UK Warning
Crypto markets rose despite regulatory crackdowns from the U.K. and China. Analysts expect continued resiliency above $30K support.
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Jun 28, 2021 at 8:27 p.m. UTC
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Mode Global Approved by UK Regulator for Crypto-Asset Registration
Mode now plans to decommission its "Bitcoin Jar" investment product to focus on building a payment system with a bitcoin cashback offering.
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Jun 24, 2021 at 12:33 p.m. UTC
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UK Financial Markets Regulator Warns About Unregistered Crypto-Asset Firms: Report
The FCA is warning consumers, banks and payment services about dealing with unregistered crypto-asset firms.
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Jun 23, 2021 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
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Bank of England: Any UK CBDC Will Be 'Tens of Thousands' Times More Efficient Than Bitcoin
The fintech lead at U.K.’s central bank urged eco-conscious citizens not to “throw the blockchain baby out with the bitcoin bathwater.”
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Jun 17, 2021 at 7:39 p.m. UTC
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UK Crypto Startup Ramp Raises $10M
Ramp brands itself as the "PayPal for crypto" service.
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Jun 15, 2021 at 10:38 a.m. UTC
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Bank of England Releases Discussion Paper on Stablecoins, CBDC
The paper focuses on the effects of private stablecoins on the cost and availability of lending and the challenges for monetary policy.
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Jun 7, 2021 at 11:59 a.m. UTC
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Crypto App Luno Forced to Take Down ‘Time to Buy’ Bitcoin Ads in UK
The U.K.’s advertising watchdog banned Luno’s prevalent “Time to Buy” bitcoin ad, calling it “misleading” and “irresponsible.” Is the ban warranted? “The Hash” panel debates.
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May 27, 2021 at 1:11 a.m. UTC
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‘Britcoin?’ Bank of England Official Says UK Will ‘Probably’ Launch a CBDC
The U.K.’s central bank is reportedly considering launching a digital currency, called “Britcoin,” to maintain citizens’ confidence in the availability of public money. “The H...
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May 14, 2021 at 7:42 p.m. UTC
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Diginex Arm Becomes First Stand-Alone Crypto Custodian Approved by UK Financial Watchdog
Th firm hopes FCA approval will make it more attractive to institutional investors.
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May 14, 2021 at 12:12 p.m. UTC
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